Senior Food Safety & Quality Leader — Global Audits & Compliance

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Plano, TX, seeks a senior leader for Food Safety & Quality to drive PFNA program excellence across our manufacturing network, overseeing audits, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead on-site and virtual assessments, mentor teams, coordinate with HQ and field colleagues, and steer standardization of quality and food safety policies while traveling 50–60% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years quality and food safety experience in field manufacturing.
• Willing to travel 50-60% with a valid passport.
• Authorized to work in the US; Canadian work permit as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead QAS audits across internal and contract facilities and close-out discussions.
• Coordinate audit schedules with plants and ensure timely completion.
• Identify trends and gaps to strengthen PFNA quality and food safety.
• Prepare and share audit management reports and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HQ QFS, R&D, MCOE and field teams to standardize policies.
• Support training and capability-building across PFNA.
• Lead annual PFNA QAS audit rewrite and related tasks.
• Build relationships across PepsiCo Supply Chain.

Skills

Travel readiness

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS365

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. in Plano, TX, seeks a senior leader for Food Safety & Quality to drive PFNA program excellence across our manufacturing network, overseeing audits, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead on-site and virtual assessments, mentor teams, coordinate with HQ and field colleagues, and steer standardization of quality and food safety policies while traveling 50–60% as needed.